Union Park Gardens Neighborhood

06/18/2022

You can Register to Vote today over at Unity Church.
If you are new in UPG, Unity Church is typically our polling place.

04/06/2022

Bridging the I-95 and Reconnecting Community
WILMAPCO is leading the effort to study the feasibility of “capping” one or more sections of I-95 between the Delaware Avenue Bridge to the north and the 6th Street Bridge to the south. The areas between the bridges create an opportunity between neighborhoods for new public spaces for residents.

WILMAPCO, DelDOT, and the City of Wilmington invite you to an in-person Public Workshop on Tuesday, April 19 from 6 to 7:30pm at William Lewis Elementary School, 920 N Van Buren St, Wilmington.

During the workshop, you’ll have the chance to review some initial ideas, based on previous public feedback, and share your thoughts.

To learn more: www.wilmapco.org/i95cap.
To share via social media: www.facebook.com/events/1590129851386268.
To view/print the workshop flyer: www.wilmapco.org/I-95Workshop%20Flyer.pdf.

Para solicitar interpretación en español para este evento, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] al menos tres días antes del evento.

We welcome your thoughts, please feel free to send comments to the project manager, Dave Gula via email at [email protected] or to sign-up for projects updates, please email Randi Novakoff at [email protected].

12/19/2021

Happy Holidays to Everyone in UPG

Useful Information for the next few weeks -
Tuesday, December 21st – Trash Collection
Thursday, December 23rd – Recycling Collection

Tuesday, December 28th – Trash Collection
Thursday, December 30th – Recycling Collection

Leaf Sweeping and Leaf Pick Up –
Friday, December 24th - Christmas Eve

TreeCycle – Recycle Your Christmas Tree
Saturday, January 8th – 9:00 – 2:00
The Delaware Center for Horticulture Parking Lot
at 1810 N. DuPont St. Wilmington

A Special THANK YOU to all of the Volunteers and Residents who have participated in the Union Park Gardens Events during 2021! Have a Safe and Happy Holiday and the Best in 2022!

10/22/2021

Upcoming Union Street Virtual Public Workshop -
A Virtual Public Workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.

WILMAPCO, Delaware Department of Transportation, and the City of Wilmington are studying how to reconfigure Union Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Sycamore Street to make it safer and better serve residents and businesses.

Our goal is to develop Union Street into a “Main Street” corridor that supports future land use and transportation needs for all users and modes of transportation.

Visit http://www.wilmapco.org/unionstreet/ to REGISTER for the live virtual public workshop.

Additional information about this project has been provided on the wilmapco website

Thank You.

Union Street Reconfiguration and Streetscape Improvement Study WILMAPCO, Delaware Department of Transportation, and the City of Wilmington have launched a study to examine how to reconfigure Union Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Sycamore Street to make it safer and serve residents and busine...

05/05/2020

Corona Virus Testing will take place on Thursday, May7th from 1:00 – 3:00
Be Ready Jesus is Coming Church – 4th & Rodney Sts. Wilmington
Please share with any friends and family who live in the area

04/08/2020

Wilmington – The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces the first project related to the I-95 corridor rehabilitation project will begin on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

This project will remove the existing I-95 southbound on-ramps and existing bridge structures for the 2nd Street and Jackson Street ramps and build a new ramp configuration for access to I-95 southbound.

Additional left-turn lanes will also be added on Lancaster Avenue to Adams Street and 2nd Street to the new reconfigured on-ramp.

The 2nd Street on-ramp to I-95 southbound will close on Saturday, May 2, 2020, and will remain closed for the duration of the project. The Jackson Street on-ramp to I-95 southbound will close in August 2020.

There will be nighttime intermittent lane closures from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Sunday to Friday, and road closures during certain phases of this construction. Traffic alerts and variable message boards will be posted to alert motorists of scheduled road closures.

The contractor for the nearly $20 million project is R.E. Pierson Construction, Inc., and is estimated to be completed by the end of 2020.

For more information on the I-95 Wilmington rehabilitation project visit de.gov/i95rehab

03/25/2020

Keep Delaware Clean Recommendation –
Sent to us by Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, Senator, District 3

I am forwarding an email I received from our friends at Keep Delaware Beautiful with a great idea for a social distancing activity that doubles as a little community service.

Going for a walk is a great way to practice a little self-care during this period of social distancing and also presents us with the opportunity to help clean our city up a bit. Will you join me in pledging to spend 30 minutes this Thursday cleaning up an area near you?

This is a terrific idea!

Thank You

03/24/2020

IMPORTANT - Please Read
Mayor Purzycki Says Wilmington’s Government is Open and Operating in Accordance with Governor Carney’s Latest Directive
Post Date:03/23/2020 1:30 PM

The City is providing essential services; many employees are working from home; specialized positions like police, fire, sanitation, and water/sewer remain at their positions; City suspends many enforcement actions
Mayor Mike Purzycki said today that City government is continuing to operate with essential services in place, which is in accordance with the latest directive issued by Delaware Governor John Carney on Sunday but effective on Tuesday. The Mayor said local governments are doing their best to keep necessary services in place while being mindful of the need to enable employees to work from home whenever possible. In Wilmington, services operating without interruption include police, fire, sanitation for trash and recycling collections, water systems and sewer and wastewater services, along with limited services from the Department of Finance.

The Mayor is asking City residents and businesses to call 302.576.2620 for any question, concern or service request, or to log onto the City’s website at WilmingtonDE.gov for information or to request a City service. Mayor Purzycki is asking the public NOT to enter government buildings unless necessary, which will protect both the public and City employees.

Service and Program Suspensions
Mayor Purzycki announced today that in addition to the City suspending Sheriff Sales and water disconnections for delinquencies, the City will also suspend neighborhood street cleaning that was to begin April 1 so residents, many of whom are working from home, do not have to move their vehicles to accommodate street cleaning equipment. The City has also suspended ticketing, booting and towing except for serious infractions such as blocking fire hydrants, intersections and driveways. The Mayor also repeated his earlier directive that parking enforcement is suspended for metered parking as well as limited-time parking in neighborhoods. The Mayor said another step being taken to make life more manageable during the coronavirus crisis is to delay the April 15 filing for net profits taxes until July 15, which coincides with the federal government's decision to delay personal tax filing day to July 15.

Mayor Purzycki said Public Works Commissioner Kelly Williams has been authorized to suspend special trash pickups until further notice. Commissioner Williams said the City will still be on the alert for illegal dumping and will act accordingly.

Please Don’t Flush Sanitation/Baby Wipes and Other Heavier Paper Materials in the Toilet
The Public Works Department is also asking residents not to flush sanitation wipes and other heavier paper materials down the toilet, even if the package states they are flushable. While the concern about “flushable” wipes is not new to wastewater facilities, there is an increased risk to the City’s system due to the current shortage of toilet paper. Please pay extra attention items you are flushing and don’t flush anything other than toilet paper, whether being used for personal hygiene purposes or for wiping and cleaning surfaces. Items that should not be flushed down sewer lines include:
Paper towels
Napkins
Wet wipes/baby wipes
Facial tissues
WPD Request About 911
The Wilmington Police Department is asking the public to use 911 for emergencies only. The department is reporting that 911 is being used frequently by the public to ask questions about which businesses are open and other non-emergency inquiries.

Daily Meal Distribution and Respite for the Homeless
The City’s daily distribution of meals to children and teenagers continues today. Mayor Purzycki and City Parks and Recreation Department Director Kevin F. Kelley, Sr. said the number of meals distributed has been increasing from the original estimate of around 1,000 a day to a Friday high of 2,600 meals. In addition, on Saturday the City, with support from the office of County Executive Matthew Meyer, opened two respite locations for homeless individuals so they can freshen up during this period when other facilities have closed or are not available. Porta potties and wash stations have been installed at the parking lot of the Episcopal Church of Sts. Andrew and Matthew on Orange Street between 7th and 8th Streets, and at St. Patrick’s Center on 14th Street between King and French Streets.

The Mayor said the City will continue to monitor City services and act when warranted to ease the burden on the public during this period when everyone is doing their best to cope with the effects of the coronavirus crisis. “We will get through this pandemic, but we have to stay together and support each other to meet the challenges we have and the ones we don’t know about yet,” said the Mayor. “Please know that at whatever level we must operate in City government, we will do it with as much excellence and efficiency as we can muster.”

03/23/2020

Time to Laugh and Make Fun Crafts

03/21/2020

Would You Like A Simple Pattern to Make A Face Mask out of White Cotton Material?
See website below for video instructions as well as a pattern and instructions to make a mask for each family member or friends. You could use ribbon in lieu of making the straps out of the fabric.

https://freesewing.org/blog/facemask-frenzy/

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03/20/2020

Please Support our Local Businesses
West Side Grows Together and The Lincoln and Union Business Association have provided our neighbors with their schedules for Pick Up or Take Out opportunities during this period.

Bangkok House Restaurant (302) 654-8555
104 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Delivery & Take Out

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop (302) 571-8929
510 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Delivery & Take Out

Carmen’s Kitchen (302) 655-1211
1644 W 4th St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Delivery & Take Out

Dead President’s (302) 652-7737
618 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Take Out only

Dominican Café (302) 290-7500
1223 W 4th St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Delivery & Take Out

El Mana (302) 482-3239
106 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Delivery & Take Out

El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant (302) 218-0319
300, 3432, N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Take Out only

El Toro Cantina (302) 543-5621
El Toro Cantina Bar & Restaurant
Delivery & Take Out

Flowers by Yukie (302) 658-8292
916 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Delivery & Take Out

Jalapeno Grill (302) 655-2847
1815 Lancaster Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
Take Out only

Kozy Korner (302) 658-0812
906 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Take Out only

Locale BBQ Post (302) 655-1880
1014 N Lincoln St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Delivery & Take Out

Milk and Honey Coffeehouse & Gallery (302) 654-3738
807 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Take Out only

Mrs. Robino’s (302) 652-9223
520 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Take Out Only

Papa’s Market (302) 656-8886
1910 W 6th St, Wilmington, DE 19805
N/A

Quisqueya Deli (302) 652-5147
1201 W 4th St, Wilmington, DE 19805
N/A

Rocco Italian Grill & Sports Bar (302) 384-6052
701 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Delivery & Take Out

Sansone’s Seafood Market (302) 652-6717
1830 W 7th St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Take Out Only

Silver Star Laundromat (302) 513-9477
1710 W 4th St, Wilmington, DE 19805
N/A

Squeezebox Records (302) 510-9429
1901 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19805
N/A

Sweet Somethings Desserts (302) 655-7211
1006 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Take Out only

Three Stars Pizza (302) 994-1717
105 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Delivery & Take Out

Tropicalia Restaurant (302) 543-6478
1701 W 4th St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Take Out Only

V-Trap Kitchen & Lounge (302) 656-1595
607 N Lincoln St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Delivery & Take Out

Walter’s Steakhouse (302) 652-6780
802 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Take Out only

Walt’s Flavor Crisp Chicken (302) 429-2587
103 N Lincoln St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Take out only

Yatz’s Subs & Steaks (302) 658-6659
626 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Take out only

Estevez Grocery (302) 655-7254
1023 W 5th St 1F, Wilmington, DE 19805
N/A

03/17/2020

Coronavirus Telephone Town Hall
Hosted by Lisa Blunt Rochester

Today, March 17 at 7:00 PM, I'll be having a live Telephone Town Hall with Dr. Karyl Rattay, the Director of the Delaware Division of Public Health. We'll be discussing the current state of the coronavirus and will be available to answer questions you may have. Please sign up at www.bluntrochester.house.gov/live.

To participate you can call 855-962-0991 at the time of the event, or you can stream the event by going to www.bluntrochester.house.gov/live. I hope you can join me!

If you have questions on the coronavirus, please visit the Delaware Division of Public Health website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. You can also call the Delaware Division of Public Health Coronavirus call center at 1-866-408-1899.